The University of Dayton Mafia
27 people studied at University of Dayton and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lane BessMBAFounded Deep Instinct +1Gerald KierceBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Trustible +1Mark DeSantisMBAFounded kWanteraJoe HinrichsBachelor's degreeFounded Ford MotorTarek KamilBSFounded CerklAndrew HerreraB.S.Founded RemezclaLisa JarrettBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded BabyPlusDan PtakB.S.Founded JumpseatSarah BernardFounded InclusivelyTom EggemeierB.A.Founded Zendesk New YorkAustin MitchellBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded SynotaBill PlackeBachelor of Science - BSFounded SecurePIIChris PerryFounded Andus LabsBrian SohmersBachelor of Chemical EngineeringFounded PropelScott BlandfordMaster of ScienceFounded TruthifiJon DesalvoBSFounded ArcamedMark HaraMBAFounded LayrRandy JonesBSFounded Regent EducationMark BurnsB.S.Founded Aminex TherapeuticsMariana LopesBachelor's degreeFounded Optical WatersKaren LeVertMBAFounded Ag TechInventuresRohan SanilMSFounded DeepnorthAnders EricsonEconomicsFounded WhipzJ. Eric DavisBachelor of Science - BSFounded SkyepackEron BucciarelliBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded BeyondWillVince RomaninBSFounded GradientJohn MullenBAFounded Capgemini
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Dayton mafia?
- The University of Dayton mafia is the network of 27 people who studied at University of Dayton and went on to found or lead other companies, including Deep Instinct, Trustible, kWantera, Ford Motor, Cerkl.
- Who is in the University of Dayton mafia?
- Notable members include Lane Bess (Deep Instinct), Gerald Kierce (Trustible), Mark DeSantis (kWantera), Joe Hinrichs (Ford Motor), Tarek Kamil (Cerkl), Andrew Herrera (Remezcla), Lisa Jarrett (BabyPlus), Dan Ptak (Jumpseat), among 27 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Dayton alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Dayton alumni include Deep Instinct, Trustible, kWantera, Ford Motor, Cerkl, Remezcla, BabyPlus, Jumpseat, Inclusively, Zendesk New York.


























